After flying high against Warroad last Friday, Pelican Rapids came back down to earth. The Pelican Rapids Vikings came up short against the Barnesville Trojans on Friday, falling 38-16. The loss was the Vikings' first of the season.
Pelican Rapids' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Grady Larson, who threw for 321 yards and two touchdowns. 102 of those passing yards were hauled in by Miguel Torres.
Having lost for the first time this season, Pelican Rapids fell to 2-1. As for Barnesville, they pushed their record up to 3-0 with that victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pelican Rapids will venture away from home to square off against Crookston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pelican Rapids is facing Crookston at the right time seeing as Crookston is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Barnesville, they are taking a road trip to face off against Hawley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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